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	<title>Sports News &#187; East Asia</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 04:48:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Gael Monfils advances to Japan Open final, beating Radek Stepanek 6-3, 6-3</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/gael-monfils-advances-to-japan-open-final-beating-radek-stepanek-6-3-6-3-155514/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 04:48:37 +0000</pubDate>
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Monfils advances to Japan Open final
TOKYO — Frenchman Gael Monfils advanced to the Japan Open final, beating the Czech Republic&#8217;s Radek Stepanek 6-3, 6-3 on Saturday.

The fifth-seeded Monfils will face top-ranked Rafael Nadal or Viktor Troicki on Sunday.
Monfils beat second-seeded Andy Roddick to reach the semifinals.
... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/gael-monfils-advances-to-japan-open-final-beating-radek-stepanek-6-3-6-3-155514/">Gael Monfils advances to Japan Open final, beating Radek Stepanek 6-3, 6-3</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Mika Miyazato shoots 63 for share of lead in Navistar LPGA Classic</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 23:32:23 +0000</pubDate>
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Mika Miyazato shoots 63 for share of lead
PRATTVILLE, Ala. — Japan&#8217;s Mika Miyazato shot a 9-under 63 on Friday for a share of the second-round lead in the Navistar LPGA Classic with Na Yeon Choi and Cristie Kerr.

Winless in 40 career LPGA Tour starts, the 20-year-old Miyazato had five straight birdies on the front nine .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/mika-miyazato-shoots-63-for-share-of-lead-in-navistar-lpga-classic-155449/">Mika Miyazato shoots 63 for share of lead in Navistar LPGA Classic</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Japan beats Argentina 1-0 in exhibition for first win under new coach Alberto Zaccheroni</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:13:49 +0000</pubDate>
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Japan beats Argentina for 1st time in exhibition

SAITAMA, Japan — Japan defeated Argentina for the first time in an exhibition, 1-0 Friday night for its first win under new coach Alberto Zaccheroni.
Shinji Okazaki scored in the 19th minute for Japan, which had been 0-6 against the Albiceleste.
Argentina was at full strength, with a lineup that .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/08/japan-beats-argentina-1-0-in-exhibition-for-first-win-under-new-coach-alberto-zaccheroni-155335/" title="Japan beats Argentina 1-0 in exhibition for first win under new coach Alberto Zaccheroni">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Federer happy to be injury-free for Shanghai, looking to improve game after 4-week break</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:05:16 +0000</pubDate>
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Federer heads to Shanghai fresh from 4-week break

HONG KONG — Roger Federer isn&#8217;t worried about rankings as he heads into the Shanghai Masters after a four-week break.
The third-ranked Swiss says he has been working to improve himself physically and mentally during his time away from competition, which he said was more important than a top .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/federer-happy-to-be-injury-free-for-shanghai-looking-to-improve-game-after-4-week-break-154935/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Donald, Harrington, McIlroy to join Woods at HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/donald-harrington-mcilroy-to-join-woods-at-hsbc-champions-tournament-in-shanghai-154932/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:02:07 +0000</pubDate>
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Donald, McIlroy to play HSBC Champions in Shanghai

SHANGHAI — Asia Tour organizers say Paul Casey, Luke Donald and Rory McIlroy will join Tiger Woods at next month&#8217;s HSBC Champions event in Shanghai.
A statement from the Asia Tour on Thursday also said three-time major winner Padraig Harrington will compete.
With defending champion Phil Mickelson confirmed as well, .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/donald-harrington-mcilroy-to-join-woods-at-hsbc-champions-tournament-in-shanghai-154932/">Donald, Harrington, McIlroy to join Woods at HSBC Champions tournament in Shanghai</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>McLaren&#8217;s Lewis Hamilton vows to maintain aggressive style at Formula One&#8217;s Japanese GP</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/mclarens-lewis-hamilton-vows-to-maintain-aggressive-style-at-formula-ones-japanese-gp-154917/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 08:57:07 +0000</pubDate>
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Hamilton vows to stay aggressive at F1 Japanese GP

SUZUKA, Japan — Lewis Hamilton said he will not temper his aggressive racing style at this weekend&#8217;s Japanese Grand Prix despite crashing out of the past two Formula One races while attempting ambitious passing moves.
Consecutive non-finishes mean the McLaren driver has dropped to third in the drivers&#8217; .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/mclarens-lewis-hamilton-vows-to-maintain-aggressive-style-at-formula-ones-japanese-gp-154917/">Read the original article &nbsp;: McLaren&#8217;s Lewis Hamilton vows to maintain aggressive style at Formula One&#8217;s Japanese GP</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>North Korean gymnasts banned, will miss world championships for teammate using false age</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/north-korean-gymnasts-banned-will-miss-world-championships-for-teammate-using-false-age-154916/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 08:53:59 +0000</pubDate>
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NKorean gymnasts banned for teammate&#8217;s false age

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — North Korea&#8217;s gymnasts have been suspended from the world championships starting next week because one team member&#8217;s age had been falsified.
The International Gymnastics Federation said Thursday it provisionally suspended North Korea&#8217;s federation and gymnast Hong Su Jong for 30 days, ruling them out of the worlds .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/07/north-korean-gymnasts-banned-will-miss-world-championships-for-teammate-using-false-age-154916/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: North Korean gymnasts banned, will miss world championships for teammate using false age</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Alex Morgan scores late to save 1-1 tie for US vs. China in exhibition</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/alex-morgan-scores-late-to-save-1-1-tie-for-us-vs-china-in-exhibition-154846/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 01:46:24 +0000</pubDate>
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Morgan scores to save 1-1 tie for US vs. China

CHESTER, Pa. — Alex Morgan scored her first international goal in the 83rd minute to give the United States a 1-1 draw with China in an exhibition game Wednesday night.
Ma Jun sent a cross from Zhou Gaoping past U.S. goalkeeper Nicole Barnhart in the 37th minute. .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/06/alex-morgan-scores-late-to-save-1-1-tie-for-us-vs-china-in-exhibition-154846/">Original article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Alex Morgan scores late to save 1-1 tie for US vs. China in exhibition</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Andy Roddick, Rafael Nadal advance; defending champ Jo-Wilfried Tsonga loses</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/andy-roddick-rafael-nadal-advance-defending-champ-jo-wilfried-tsonga-loses-154438/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:18:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Armstrong</dc:creator>
		
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Roddick wins in Tokyo, defending champ Tsonga out

TOKYO — Second-seeded Andy Roddick defeated Japanese wildcard Tatsuma Ito 6-4, 6-3 Tuesday at the Japan Open in his first tournament since the U.S. Open.
Roddick dominated Ito with a powerful serve and ended the match in Ariake Colosseum with his eighth ace.
&#8220;It felt like a match coming off ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/andy-roddick-rafael-nadal-advance-defending-champ-jo-wilfried-tsonga-loses-154438/">Andy Roddick, Rafael Nadal advance; defending champ Jo-Wilfried Tsonga loses</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Former major leaguer Murton breaks Ichiro Suzuki&#8217;s Japan single-season hits record</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:09:06 +0000</pubDate>
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Murton breaks Ichiro&#8217;s Japan hits record
TOKYO — Former major leaguer Matt Murton broke Ichiro Suzuki&#8217;s record for the most hits in a single season in Japanese Professional Baseball on Tuesday.

Murton got his 211th hit of the season with a two-run single to center in the second inning for the Hanshin Tigers against the Yakult Swallows.
Suzuki ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/05/former-major-leaguer-murton-breaks-ichiro-suzukis-japan-single-season-hits-record-154417/">Former major leaguer Murton breaks Ichiro Suzuki&#8217;s Japan single-season hits record</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>India&#8217;s troubled Commonwealth Games contrast with rival China&#8217;s seamless Olympic effort</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/04/indias-troubled-commonwealth-games-contrast-with-rival-chinas-seamless-olympic-effort-154232/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 16:46:53 +0000</pubDate>
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India can&#8217;t match high bar set by China&#8217;s Olympics

LONDON — China and India are Asian neighbors, rivals and emerging powers. When it comes to organizing major international sporting events, though, there is no comparison.
While China announced itself as a global leader with the spectacular and grandiose Beijing Olympics in 2008, India has endured international embarrassment ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/04/indias-troubled-commonwealth-games-contrast-with-rival-chinas-seamless-olympic-effort-154232/">Original article on  : India&#8217;s troubled Commonwealth Games contrast with rival China&#8217;s seamless Olympic effort</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Top-ranked Rafael Nadal set for Tokyo debut after semifinal loss in Thailand</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 09:37:35 +0000</pubDate>
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Top-ranked Rafael Nadal set for Japan Open debut

TOKYO — After a surprising loss at the Thailand Open, top-ranked Rafael Nadal is aiming to return to his winning ways in his debut at the Japan Open.
Nadal arrived in Tokyo on Monday after a loss to tournament winner and fellow-Spaniard Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in the semifinals in Bangkok .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/04/top-ranked-rafael-nadal-set-for-tokyo-debut-after-semifinal-loss-in-thailand-154145/">Source article &nbsp;: Top-ranked Rafael Nadal set for Tokyo debut after semifinal loss in Thailand</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>O&#8217;Reilly scores in first half as US women beat China 2-1</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:23:50 +0000</pubDate>
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O&#8217;Reilly helps US beat China 2-1
KENNESAW, Ga. — Heather O&#8217;Reilly and Megan Rapinoe scored in the first half to power the U.S. women&#8217;s team to a 2-1 victory over China on Saturday night.

O&#8217;Reilly had an assist on Rapinoe&#8217;s goal and added one of her own in the 37th minute, giving the U.S. the lead.
The United ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/02/oreilly-scores-in-first-half-as-us-women-beat-china-2-1-153574/">O&#8217;Reilly scores in first half as US women beat China 2-1</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Top-seeded Wozniacki recovers to defeat Dementieva in Pan Pacific final</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Oct 2010 08:05:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Armstrong</dc:creator>
		
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Wozniacki defeats Dementieva in Pan Pacific final

TOKYO — Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki recovered from a slow start to beat Elena Dementieva 1-6, 6-2, 6-3 in Saturday&#8217;s final of the Pan Pacific Open.
Dementieva, who won here in 2006, raced to a 4-0 lead and won the first set when Wozniacki double-faulted. But the world No. 2 found .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/02/top-seeded-wozniacki-recovers-to-defeat-dementieva-in-pan-pacific-final-153285/" title="Top-seeded Wozniacki recovers to defeat Dementieva in Pan Pacific final">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>American boxing promoter stands behind Chinese national team in showdown with US amateurs</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 20:44:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dave Skretta</dc:creator>
		
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Boxing on the rise in China while US team rebuilds

NEW YORK — The idea seems almost traitorous, or at the very least unpatriotic: a well-respected American boxing promoter helping the Chinese Boxing Association while the U.S. amateur team is in shambles following a disastrous Olympics.
Dino Duva doesn&#8217;t see it that way. Not by a long .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/01/american-boxing-promoter-stands-behind-chinese-national-team-in-showdown-with-us-amateurs-153129/">American boxing promoter stands behind Chinese national team in showdown with US amateurs</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US cruise into semifinals of women&#8217;s worlds with 106-44 rout of South Korea</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:11:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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US cruises into worlds semis with rout of SKorea

KARLOVY VARY, Czech Republic — The U.S. women&#8217;s basketball team has been running through the world championship, blowing past everyone.
As if the Americans weren&#8217;t having an easy enough time, the road to an eighth title got a lot less difficult with losses by defending champion Australia and ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/01/us-cruise-into-semifinals-of-womens-worlds-with-106-44-rout-of-south-korea-153073/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : US cruise into semifinals of women&#8217;s worlds with 106-44 rout of South Korea</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki to play Elena Dementieva in finals of Pan Pacific Open</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 14:45:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Armstrong</dc:creator>
		
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Wozniacki reaches finals at Pan Pacific Open

TOKYO — Caroline Wozniacki withstood a late comeback to defeat Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 6-2, 6-7 (3), 6-4 Friday and reach the final of the Pan Pacific Open.
Wozniacki will meet Elena Dementieva in the title match after the Russian beat French Open champion Francesca Schiavone of Italy 6-4, 7-5 .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/10/01/top-seeded-caroline-wozniacki-to-play-elena-dementieva-in-finals-of-pan-pacific-open-153064/">Source article &nbsp;: Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki to play Elena Dementieva in finals of Pan Pacific Open</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Schiavone overpowers Date Krumm at Pan Pacific, top-seeded Wozniacki advances</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:47:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Armstrong</dc:creator>
		
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Schiavone overpowers Date Krumm at Pan Pacific

TOKYO — French Open champion Francesca Schiavone defeated Kimiko Date Krumm 6-3, 6-3 Wednesday to reach the Pan Pacific Open quarterfinals.
Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki cruised overpowered Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia 6-1, 6-2.
Date Krumm beat defending champion Maria Sharapova in the first round and celebrated her 40th birthday on Tuesday with ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/29/schiavone-overpowers-date-krumm-at-pan-pacific-top-seeded-wozniacki-advances-152494/" title="Schiavone overpowers Date Krumm at Pan Pacific, top-seeded Wozniacki advances">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>US Open champion Kim Clijsters will miss Beijing tournament because of foot infection</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:50:47 +0000</pubDate>
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US Open champ Clijsters to miss China Open

BEIJING — U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters will miss next month&#8217;s China Open because of an infection on her right foot.
The three-time major title winner tweeted Tuesday that she &#8220;had a mole removed under my right foot and the wound got infected&#8221; and her Web site says &#8220;Kim ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/28/us-open-champion-kim-clijsters-will-miss-beijing-tournament-because-of-foot-infection-152230/" title="US Open champion Kim Clijsters will miss Beijing tournament because of foot infection">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Top-seeded Wozniacki, 40-year-old Date Krumm move into 3rd round at Pam Pacific</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 13:13:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Armstrong</dc:creator>
		
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Wozniacki, veteran Date Krumm win at Pan Pacific

TOKYO — Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki cruised into the third round of the Pan Pacific Open, while Kimiko Date Krumm of Japan celebrated her 40th birthday with a win over Daniela Hantuchova on Tuesday.
Wozniacki defeated Greta Arn of Hungary 6-1, 6-3. Date Krumm was leading 2-6, 6-0, 4-0 when ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/28/top-seeded-wozniacki-40-year-old-date-krumm-move-into-3rd-round-at-pam-pacific-152171/">Read : Top-seeded Wozniacki, 40-year-old Date Krumm move into 3rd round at Pam Pacific</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:44:56 +0000</pubDate>
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Monday&#8217;s Worlds Capsules
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Endene Miyem scored 14 points and Celine Dumerc added 13 to help France beat Belarus 58-48 Monday at the women&#8217;s basketball world championship.

Dumerc had six steals and five assists for France (3-1), which used a 14-0 run late in the third quarter and early in the fourth to take ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/27/mondays-worlds-capsules-151953/">Monday&#8217;s Worlds Capsules</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Japanese veteran Date Krumm beats defending champ Sharapova at Pan Pacific Open</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:58:30 +0000</pubDate>
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Date Krumm beats Sharapova at Pan Pacific Open

TOKYO — Japanese veteran Kimiko Date Krumm rallied to beat defending champion Maria Sharapova 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 Monday in the first round of the Pan Pacific Open.
Date Krumm, who is one day shy of her 40th birthday, broke the 23-year-old Russian to go up 5-3 in the third .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/27/japanese-veteran-date-krumm-beats-defending-champ-sharapova-at-pan-pacific-open-151870/">Japanese veteran Date Krumm beats defending champ Sharapova at Pan Pacific Open</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Japan praises Ichiro Suzuki for record 10th straight 200-hit season</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:21:36 +0000</pubDate>
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Former teammates, coaches praise Suzuki&#8217;s record

TOKYO — Ichiro Suzuki has received praise in Japan for his record 10th straight 200-hit season.
Suzuki became the first Major League Baseball player with 10 consecutive 200-hit seasons, breaking his own record with a single to center in the fifth inning of Seattle&#8217;s 1-0 loss Thursday to the Toronto Blue .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/24/japan-praises-ichiro-suzuki-for-record-10th-straight-200-hit-season-146106/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Thursday&#8217;s Worlds Capsules</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:53:51 +0000</pubDate>
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Thursday&#8217;s Worlds Capsules
OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Lauren Jackson and Kristi Harrower each scored 13 points and Australia made its first eight shots en route to a 72-47 victory over Canada on Thursday at the women&#8217;s basketball world championship.

While the Aussies couldn&#8217;t miss early, Canada couldn&#8217;t make a shot. The Canadians missed their first nine tries ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/24/thursdays-worlds-capsules-145467/">Read more : Thursday&#8217;s Worlds Capsules</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>USA women&#8217;s basketball team aims to follow men&#8217;s squad, reclaim gold at world championships</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:24:13 +0000</pubDate>
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USA aiming for gold at women&#8217;s basketball worlds

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Geno Auriemma is relieved the women&#8217;s basketball world championship is finally set to begin. Now he simply can focus on the games.
Setting his roster was not fun for the 56-year-old coach, who hadn&#8217;t made cuts in nearly 30 years. Auriemma wasn&#8217;t directly making the .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/23/usa-womens-basketball-team-aims-to-follow-mens-squad-reclaim-gold-at-world-championships-144466/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>USA ready to begin women&#8217;s basketball world championships, reclaim gold medal</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/22/usa-ready-to-begin-womens-basketball-world-championships-reclaim-gold-medal-143876/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 23:30:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Doug Feinberg</dc:creator>
		
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USA aims to reclaim gold at women&#8217;s hoops worlds

OSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Geno Auriemma is a master motivator.
He doesn&#8217;t need to say much to remind the U.S. women&#8217;s basketball team that it is not the defending world champions.
&#8220;They know what&#8217;s at stake here,&#8221; Auriemma said. &#8220;They know what happened in 2006.&#8221;
Sue Bird, Tamika Catchings, and ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/22/usa-ready-to-begin-womens-basketball-world-championships-reclaim-gold-medal-143876/">Read more : USA ready to begin women&#8217;s basketball world championships, reclaim gold medal</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Brazilian Castroneves wins Indy Japan, Franchitti gains on series leader Power</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/19/brazilian-castroneves-wins-indy-japan-franchitti-gains-on-series-leader-power-138733/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 14:12:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Armstrong</dc:creator>
		
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Castroneves wins Indy Japan ahead of Franchitti

MOTEGI, Japan — Pole-sitter Helio Castroneves won the Indy Japan 300 on Sunday and Dario Franchitti finished second to set up a two-man race for the IndyCar title going into the final event of the season.
Franchitti, the defending series champion, closed within 12 points of overall leader Will Power  [..] <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/19/brazilian-castroneves-wins-indy-japan-franchitti-gains-on-series-leader-power-138733/">Read the original article: here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Helio Castroneves wins Indy Japan 300 as IRL title chase tightens</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 08:26:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Armstrong</dc:creator>
		
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Castroneves wins Indy Japan 300
MOTEGI, Japan — Pole-sitter Helio Castroneves won the Indy Japan 300 on Sunday to ensure the IndyCar series championship will come down to the final race of the year.

The Brazilian took the lead from Penske teammate Ryan Briscoe on a lap-118 pit stop and held on through lap 200 to earn .... Source &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/19/helio-castroneves-wins-indy-japan-300-as-irl-title-chase-tightens-138097/" title="Helio Castroneves wins Indy Japan 300 as IRL title chase tightens">Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Sep 2010 07:08:07 +0000</pubDate>
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Castroneves wins Indy Japan
MOTEGI, Japan — Pole-sitter Helio Castroneves of Brazil won the Indy Japan 300 on Sunday, ensuring the IndyCar series championship will come down to the final race of the year.

Castroneves, a Penske driver, took the lead for good on the 118th lap and held on for the final 82 laps to earn ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/19/helio-castroneves-wins-indy-japan-ahead-of-franchitti-power-137945/">Helio Castroneves wins Indy Japan ahead of Franchitti, Power</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>NKorea welcomes British soccer team, continuing connection stemming from 1966 World Cup</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2010 14:24:18 +0000</pubDate>
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British soccer team visits North Korea
PYONGYANG, North Korea — A British women&#8217;s soccer team with a historic connection to North Korea landed Saturday in Pyongyang on a groundbreaking trip to the communist nation.

Middlesbrough Ladies is the first soccer team from Britain to visit the Asian nation, building on a tie the town has had with ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/18/nkorea-welcomes-british-soccer-team-continuing-connection-stemming-from-1966-world-cup-136829/">NKorea welcomes British soccer team, continuing connection stemming from 1966 World Cup</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Middlesbrough Ladies becomes 1st British soccer team to visit North Korea</title>
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Middlesbrough Ladies soccer team in NKorea

SEOUL, South Korea — Middlesbrough Ladies is the first British soccer team to visit North Korea, building on a tie the British town has had with North Korea since the 1966 World Cup.
The country&#8217;s state media announced the team&#8217;s arrival in Pyongyang on Saturday.
North Korea&#8217;s squad stayed in Middlesbrough, northeast .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/18/middlesbrough-ladies-becomes-1st-british-soccer-team-to-visit-north-korea-136743/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Middlesbrough Ladies becomes 1st British soccer team to visit North Korea</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Castroneves takes pole for Indy Japan 300, edging Briscoe, series leader Power</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Sep 2010 08:14:53 +0000</pubDate>
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Castroneves takes pole for Indy Japan 300
MOTEGI, Japan — Helio Castroneves took the pole position Saturday for the Indy Japan 300, turning a lap at 201.992 mph to lead a Team Penske sweep of the top three starting spots Sunday.

Ryan Briscoe was second, followed by series points leader Will Power and Dario Franchitti.
Castroneves, coming off .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/18/castroneves-takes-pole-for-indy-japan-300-edging-briscoe-series-leader-power-136602/" title="Castroneves takes pole for Indy Japan 300, edging Briscoe, series leader Power">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Danica Patrick looking to recapture success with a win at Indy Japan</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/17/danica-patrick-looking-to-recapture-success-with-a-win-at-indy-japan-136336/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 07:36:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jim Armstrong</dc:creator>
		
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Patrick looking for more success at Indy Japan

MOTEGI, Japan — Danica Patrick is aiming to set aside a disappointing season with a win at this weekend&#8217;s Indy Japan, where she made history two years ago.
Patrick became the first female driver to win a major closed-course auto racing event when she won the Indy Japan in ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/17/danica-patrick-looking-to-recapture-success-with-a-win-at-indy-japan-136336/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Danica Patrick looking to recapture success with a win at Indy Japan</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Iverson manager: Unwanted by NBA, former MVP Allen Iverson is talking about China</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/13/iverson-manager-unwanted-by-nba-former-mvp-allen-iverson-is-talking-about-china-135476/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 18:50:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Gelston</dc:creator>
		
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Manager: Iverson considers playing overseas

PHILADELPHIA — Unwanted by the NBA, Allen Iverson is considering playing in China.
Gary Moore, Iverson&#8217;s personal manager, said Iverson has not been contacted by any NBA team with training camps set to open in less than two weeks. Moore said there is &#8220;legitimate interest&#8221; between Iverson and a team in China ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/13/iverson-manager-unwanted-by-nba-former-mvp-allen-iverson-is-talking-about-china-135476/">Read more : Iverson manager: Unwanted by NBA, former MVP Allen Iverson is talking about China</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Iverson manager: Unwanted by NBA, former MVP Allen Iverson considering playing in China</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:09:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Gelston</dc:creator>
		
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Manager: Iverson considers playing overseas

PHILADELPHIA — Unwanted by the NBA, Allen Iverson is considering playing in China.
Gary Moore, Iverson&#8217;s personal manager, says Iverson has not been contacted by any NBA team with training camps set to open in less than two weeks. Moore says there is &#8220;legitimate interest&#8221; between Iverson and a team in China ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/13/iverson-manager-unwanted-by-nba-former-mvp-allen-iverson-considering-playing-in-china-135458/">Iverson manager: Unwanted by NBA, former MVP Allen Iverson considering playing in China</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Middlesbrough Ladies to become 1st soccer team from Britain to visit North Korea</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:07:07 +0000</pubDate>
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Middlesbrough soccer team to tour North Korea

MIDDLESBROUGH, England — Middlesbrough Ladies will become the first British soccer team to visit North Korea, strengthening the town&#8217;s long-standing relationship with the isolated Asian country that dates back 44 years.
Fourteen players and three coaches, led by manager Marrie Wieczorek, will fly in to Pyongyang on Saturday for a ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/13/middlesbrough-ladies-to-become-1st-soccer-team-from-britain-to-visit-north-korea-135450/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Middlesbrough Ladies to become 1st soccer team from Britain to visit North Korea</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Russ Cochran beats Fred Funk in playoff to win Champions Tour event in South Korea</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Sep 2010 06:35:36 +0000</pubDate>
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Cochran rallies to win in South Korea
INCHEON, South Korea — Russ Cochran won the Songdo Championship on Sunday for his first Champions Tour victory after making a birdie on the opening hole of a playoff with Fred Funk in the 50-and-over circuit&#8217;s first event in Asia.

The 51-year-old left-hander finished at 12-under 204 on the Jack .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/12/russ-cochran-beats-fred-funk-in-playoff-to-win-champions-tour-event-in-south-korea-135084/">Russ Cochran beats Fred Funk in playoff to win Champions Tour event in South Korea</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Funk shoots 5-under 67 to seize sole lead at Champions Tour event in South Korea</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:09:31 +0000</pubDate>
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Funk shoots 67 to seize sole lead in South Korea

INCHEON, South Korea — Fred Funk shot a 5-under 67 Saturday to take the lead at the rain-soaked Posco E&#038;C Songdo Championship, the Champions Tour&#8217;s first event in Asia.
Funk sank a 12-foot putt on the par-5 18th hole for his fifth birdie of the day and ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/11/funk-shoots-5-under-67-to-seize-sole-lead-at-champions-tour-event-in-south-korea-134688/" title="Funk shoots 5-under 67 to seize sole lead at Champions Tour event in South Korea">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Fred Funk shoots 5-under 67 to seize lead at Champions Tour event in South Korea</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 11 Sep 2010 11:12:41 +0000</pubDate>
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Funk shoots 67 for lead at SKorea Champions event

INCHEON, South Korea — Fred Funk has shot a 5-under 67 to take the second round lead at the rain-soaked Posco E&#038;C Songdo Championship, the Champions Tour&#8217;s first event in Asia.
Funk sank a 12-foot putt on the par-5 18th Saturday for his fifth birdie of the day .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/11/fred-funk-shoots-5-under-67-to-seize-lead-at-champions-tour-event-in-south-korea-134681/">Original article &nbsp;: Fred Funk shoots 5-under 67 to seize lead at Champions Tour event in South Korea</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Funk, Allen and Blake share lead after opening 69s at Champions Tour event in South Korea</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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Trio share lead at Champions Tour event in SKorea

INCHEON, South Korea — Fred Funk, Michael Allen and Jay Don Blake shared the lead Friday after the rain-delayed opening round of the Champions Tour&#8217;s first event in Asia.
All three shot 3-under 69s after the start was delayed by 1 hour and 39 minutes due to rain .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/09/10/funk-allen-and-blake-share-lead-after-opening-69s-at-champions-tour-event-in-south-korea-134382/">Funk, Allen and Blake share lead after opening 69s at Champions Tour event in South Korea</a>.]]></description>
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